Dementia and fainting spells.

 

Each day, when I get up, and return to my computer, it is a time to review the last day. The day in which I must search for something that is of value, not for me to remember, but will be interesting to you, the reader.

Living with Dementia gives me the material to write about. What should I expound upon today. Is it the golf game, the long nap, the cleansing shower, grocery shopping? Sweetie's attitude, her behavior, the giving of CBD as a preventative? 

All in all, we had a very good day. Started with a dose of CBD before we left for the day and one more just before bed time. Just felt like the right thing to do. She was just a little off and I knew it wouldn't hurt. 

After our round of golf, we stayed and talked with my old friend. Sweetie stood during this time. When we got to the car, she started fading and almost fainted. When I got her home, she went straight to bed and stayed there for 3 hours. When I went to check on her, she was laying in bed with her eyes open. I wonder if she is just waiting for me to come and get her. 

When we were in the parking area, I asked a lady to if she would return my cart, because I couldn't take the cart back and have Sweetie walk back to the car, and I couldn't just put her in the car and return. She agreed to take the cart back. At the same time, she was giving me suggestion on how to prevent Sweetie from having her fainting spells. Amazing what people think will help. I've learned to "Smile and Nod." They don't live with Dementia and what works for them, won't work for Sweetie. Good intentions are signs of trying to understand what I going on. 

Driver is teaching me how to be a good listener to those that want to help. There is always some clamor of those who care about others. I know I do it myself. Yet, on this Road to Dementia Town, there is enough road noise that can be distracting. Frustration isn't a virtue  that I can afford to have. The "smile and nod" reaction is enough. I can weigh the advice later, and see if it is helpful or practical. It is on these Road trips that we discuss the value of the information. One of the things I've learned, is what works today, may not work tomorrow, or next week or month. Dementia is always on the move, and that it is between me and my Driver as we travel down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. You too, Shiny Side Up. Love Ya, and God Bless.